Proverbs - Chapter 15 | American Standard Version

  • 1. A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
  • 2. The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
  • 3. The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
  • 4. A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
  • 5. A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
  • 6. In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
  • 7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish {cf15i doeth} not so.
  • 8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
  • 9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
  • 10. There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; {cf15i And} he that hateth reproof shall die.
  • 11. Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
  • 12. A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
  • 13. A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
  • 14. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
  • 15. All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart {cf15i hath} a continual feast.
  • 16. Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
  • 17. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
  • 18. A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  • 19. The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
  • 20. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
  • 21. Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
  • 22. Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
  • 23. A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
  • 24. To the wise the way of life {cf15i goeth} upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
  • 25. Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
  • 26. Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words {cf15i are} pure.
  • 27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
  • 28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
  • 29. Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
  • 30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; {cf15i And} good tidings make the bones fat.
  • 31. The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
  • 32. He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
  • 33. The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor {cf15i goeth} humility.
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